[Alex Murphy]

The Left has seized on our economic troubles as an excuse to “blame the rich guy” and paint a picture of capitalism and the free market as selfish, greedy, and cruel. Exactly the opposite is true, says Father Robert A. Sirico in his thought–provoking new book, Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy. Father Sirico argues that a free economy actually promotes charity, selflessness, and kindness. And in Defending the Free Market, he shows why free-market capitalism is not only the best way to ensure individual success and national prosperity but is also the surest route to a moral and socially–just society.

Sounds like an excellent book. It's too bad that we don't see similar writings coming forth from the bishops.

[Claud]

Sounds like an excellent book. It's too bad that we don't see similar writings coming forth from the bishops.

Oh but they are positively cutting edge in their defense of human rights and liberty. While all of us are either leaving or threatening to leave the Republican party, one of them finally came to the conclusion that, doggone it, he just couldn't in good conscience remain a *Democrat* any more.

Seriously though, notwithstanding all the twaddle about Vatican II, I was not aware that this had ever been abrogated.

QUOD APOSTOLICI MUNERIS (On Socialism)
Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII promulgated on 28 December 1878.

[GOP_Party_Animal]

Just as not all priests are child molesters, not all bishops are socialists. Here's my former bishop's opposition to ObamaCare, for example:

Bishop Samuel Aquila (on FR)

There's much more on other topics from conservatives such as Chaput or Aquila. Most priests and bishops try to stay apolitical, but, as with secular populations, the Leftists are the most loud and obnoxious, as is the case with many from the USCCB.